South Africa

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, says a lack of accreditation at historically disadvantaged institutions limits access to the advancement of black people in the accountancy profession.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the postponement of its free access week, which is held annually in September.

A total of 203 825 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in South Africa, with Gauteng leading with 62 040, followed by the Western Cape with 36 650 vaccines administered as of Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of former Science and Technology Deputy Minister Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi who passed away on Monday.

Finding ways to improve productivity and sustainability in the clothing manufacturing industry will come under the spotlight this week.

Eskom has launched the Renewable Energy Tariff pilot programme, which aims to supply cleanly sourced electricity to the utility’s business customers.

Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana, for winning against Ghana Black Stars.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon participate in the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala, have joined the nation in mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament and National Freedom Party (NFP) leader, Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.

The Electoral Commission says it has already taken measures to ensure that it complies with the orders of the Constitutional Court relating to the conduct of municipal elections by 1 November 2021.

As the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intensifies its efforts to clampdown on tax fraud and noncompliance, police have pounced on two suspects for swindling the revenue collector.

Former National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) Chief Executive Officer, Joyce Mogale, has appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court to respond for her role in an alleged corrupt tender involving over R113 million in 2016.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has welcomed the hefty sentences handed down to three rhino poachers in the Skukuza Regional Court as it sends a strong message that the illegal killing of this iconic species will not be tolerated.

The Public Investment Corporation, Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. (SIHNV) and Steinhoff International Holdings Proprietary Limited (SIHPL) –together referred to as Steinhoff – have entered into a settlement agreement to support the implementation of the Steinhoff global settlement.